Hot Topic

Associate Buyer

Hot Topic  •  Remote  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

At BoxLunch, we're serious about pop culture, and using our platform as a means to end hunger. For every $10 spent in stores, we're donating a meal to Feeding America.
We're looking for an Associate Buyer who is goal oriented and highly entrepreneurial to join our team! You'll support the Buyer in developing compelling seasonal assortments that bring pop culture to life for our customers. This role is part creative, part analytical and all collaboration. 
This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA three days a week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Achieve sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans; reach product objective quotas as defined by Buyer or DMM
  • Develop market analyses and business strategies to outline strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the fashion market; evaluate market continuously to revise our strategies
  • Execute balanced assortment by strategically selecting and purchasing products from vendor lines to create and enhance assortments based on trend data and partnering with Product Development team to develop product including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control
  • Analyze and negotiate proposals for product based on trend, price, delivery time, and quality to select the most appropriate vendors
  • Develop and maintain assortment plans and continuously assesses market to identify and react to trends
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Stores, Vendors, Distribution Center, Planning and Allocation, Marketing and Internet teams
  • Regularly attends fashion events to remain keen on current trends – fashion, music, culture, and other innovations regarding fashion

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • 2-3 years of progressive experience as an Assistant Buyer or Associate Buyer - developing, preparing, and implementing tactical plans in support of strategic company goals; E-commerce buying experience a plus and previous product development experience is helpful
  • Experience and ability to identify trends in the contemporary fashion market
  • Deep analytical and quantitative skills
  • You thrive in a team environment and are dedicated to giving a great experience to all internal and external partners, you're also a solid communicator - both verbal and written
  • Deadline & Results driven - you prioritize appropriately, cope well with change, and look for ways to resolve problems and issues
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About Hot Topic

At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans.

Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and The Trevor Project.

We strive for HT Inc. to be an inclusive place where every individual can be successful, build their career, contribute to the company, our customers and community - AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!

When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal.

Our Values

This is what we do to be successful and how we do it:

- Focus on the success of our teammates

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement

- Everybody is responsible for the customer experience

- Infuse fun into everything we do

- Strive to do the right thing

Work doesn't have to feel like work here at HT! Learn more about our current opportunities and how you can become a part of the fandom at workatht.com.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
City of Industry, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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